Dual-boot Windows 8?

Dual-boot Windows 8?

I coach computers to seniors, many of whom are currently running Windows 7 and concerned about upgrading to Windows 8. Since Windows 8 can readily be modified to appear and perform more Windows 7, both with or without third-party apps such as Start8 - I would like to be able to quickly show "Before and After" versions of it. My question is, can I install my Windows 8 Pro on two partitions as a dual-boot arrangement, much like dual-booting two dissimilar OSs? Just wondering since they are both identical OS's whether this can be done. I have a new HDD and would use it exclusively for such purpose. Yes I realize I could probably illustrate changes on a single OS without dual-booting, but I'd prefer the dual-boot arrangement if possible. TIA for any help.

I coach computers to seniors, many of whom are currently running Windows 7 and concerned about upgrading to Windows 8. Since Windows 8 can readily be modified to appear and perform more Windows 7, both with or without third-party apps such as Start8 - I would like to be able to quickly show "Before and After" versions of it. My question is, can I install my Windows 8 Pro on two partitions as a dual-boot arrangement, much like dual-booting two dissimilar OSs? Just wondering since they are both identical OS's whether this can be done. I have a new HDD and would use it exclusively for such purpose. Yes I realize I could probably illustrate changes on a single OS without dual-booting, but I'd prefer the dual-boot arrangement if possible. TIA for any help.

theog answered the question. But, I wondering if you have considered the possibility of dual booting 7 and 8--showing those you help how things they are used to doing in 7 can be done in 8 using very similar approaches (emphasizing use of the desktop in 7 presumably)?

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